Business 005 - Business Law I » Fall 2022 » Ch 6A Business Law Homework

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Question #1
Great Tans, Inc., uses, in its radio ads, a recording by Holly, who owns the rights, without paying for the use. Over time, the song comes to be associated with Great Tans. In Holly's suit against Great Tans, the firm is most likely liable for
A.   appropriation.
B.   none of the choices.
C.   wrongful interference with a customary relationship.
D.   conversion.
Question #2
Bella owns a farm in Colorado. Doyle drives his sport utility vehicle off a highway and onto Bella's land. Doyle commits trespass only if he
A.   harms the property in any way.
B.   harms the property in a material way.
C.   drives onto the property for recreational purposes.
D.   does not have Bella's permission to drive on the property.
Question #3
Ian steals a business law textbook from Jules. Kris, who does not know that the book is stolen, buys it from Ian. Kris has committed
A.   disparagement of property.
B.   wrongful interference with a business relationship.
C.   conversion.
D.   no tort.
Question #4
Cody writes a defamatory article about Delia. The article is disseminated through the print media, via newspapers, and online, via an Internet service provider (ISP). Most likely to be liable for the article are Cody and
A.   the ISP only.
B.   neither the ISP nor the newspapers.
C.   the newspapers only.
D.   the ISP and the newspapers.
Question #5
Beta Services (BS) is an Internet service provider. On a BS online bulletin board, Carl, a BS customer, posts a defamatory remark about Delta Company. Delta could successfully file a suit against
A.   neither BS nor Carl.
B.   BS only.
C.   Carl only.
D.   BS or Carl.
Question #6
At Scrumptious Cafe, Tyler believes that he was overcharged and shoves Uma, a waiter. Uma sues Tyler, alleging that the shove was a battery. Tyler is liable if
A.   Scrumptious did not overcharge Tyler.
B.   the shove was offensive.
C.   Uma did not wait on Tyler.
D.   Tyler acted out of malice.
Question #7
Kai files a suit against Lana based on one of Lana's statements that Kai alleges is fraudulent. To give rise to fraud, the statement must be one of
A.   opinion.
B.   emotion.
C.   illusion.
D.   fact.
Question #8
Elin participates in an off-road vehicle race on Freedom Ranch land, with Freedom's consent for the two days of the race. During the race, Elin's vehicle breaks down. She leaves it on Freedom's land for ten days before removing it. Elin has committed
A.   trespass to invitation.
B.   trespass to land.
C.   trespass to personal property.
D.   none of the choices.
Question #9
Ann believes that Burt is about to hit her. To prevent harmful contact in this situation, Ann may use
A.   any force.
B.   force that is reasonably necessary.
C.   no force.
D.   any force, except force that is likely to cause death.
Question #10
Ron, the manager of Sav-Mart Discount Store, detains Tina, whom Ron suspects of shoplifting. Tina sues Ron, alleging that the detention was false imprisonment. Ron is liable if Tina
A.   had not shoplifted in the past.
B.   was detained for an unreasonably long time.
C.   had probable cause to leave the premises.
D.   did not actually shoplift.
Question #11
Lon trespasses on Mega Corporation's property. Through the use of reasonable force, Mega's security guard Ned detains Lon until the police arrive. Mega is liable for
A.   assault and battery.
B.   intentional infliction of emotional distress.
C.   none of the choices.
D.   false imprisonment.
Question #12
Bill enters onto Cindy's property to help Dora, who is in danger. Cindy charges Bill with trespass to land. Bill has
A.   a complete defense.
B.   a possible defense.
C.   no defense.
D.   a partial defense.

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